9 replies to this topic

[pete l]

Hi all.
In my timken rear bearing kit, there is a little rubber O ring, does anyone know where it goes?
I am not talking about the oil seal.

Thanks
Pete

[Ethel]

No, in a word, is the diameter a clue?

 

They should  be matched sets so 2 bearings & a spacer would normally be secured together.

[colinf1]

I believe it goes between the stub axle and backing plate.

[pete l]

They are matched sets, but this O ring is there for a reason, before the oil seal maybe?

[pete l]

I believe it goes between the stub axle and backing plate.

You mean I have to remove the back plate?

[pete l]

Or do you mean it goes on the stub axle up to the back plate?

[pete l]

What's it's purpose?

[Spider]

For mist Minis, you'll put it in the bin. On the very very late cars, there was a groove machined in to the Seal Boss (which is part of the arm casting) for this O Ring. It's to provide an additional seal between the bearing and the arm.

[whistler]

For mist Minis, you'll put it in the bin. On the very very late cars, there was a groove machined in to the Seal Boss (which is part of the arm casting) for this O Ring. It's to provide an additional seal between the bearing and the arm.

This is mentioned in the fitting instructions included with the kit.

[pete l]

Thanks spider. There is nothing mentioned in the kit. It just says to follow the manufacturers instructions